Ranchi Diary | Prayers for JMM founding patrons speedy recovery
Religious invocations are being performed and prayers are being offered at temples across Jharkhand for the speedy recovery of Jharkhand Mukti Morchas founding patron Shibu Soren. On Tuesday too, party leader Vinod Kisku, performed a special religious offering at the Maa Chhinnamastika temple in Rajrappa. During the ceremony, prayers were offered for Shibu Sorens speedy recovery, with devotees holding images of the JMM patriarch in their arms. They also tied Raksha Sutra on each other hands to protect Guruji. They offered to visit the temple again with their families with special offerings for Maa Chinnamasktika after Gurujis speedy recovery. Jharkhand capital to get 4-lane flyover today Ranchi is set to get the 4.18-km-long, four-lane Ratu Road flyover on Thursday. Union roadways minister Nitin Gadkari, will inaugurate the fly-over on July 3 and also address a gathering at the OTC ground at Piska More in the state capital. Earlier, the much-anticipated flyover project was scheduled for inauguration on June 19. Once opened for public traffic, the flyover will ensure hassle-free movement along the Kutchery-Ratu Road stretch, providing respite from the chronic traffic congestion along the stretch. The elevated corridor will also facilitate smooth movement of people to the nearby districts of Gumla and Daltongan, once it gets completed. Ranchi to host junior national hockey tourney The Jharkhand capital, known as a hub of hockey, is once again ready to host a national level competition. The Sub Junior National Girls Hockey Championship is going to be held at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Hockey Stadium from July 3 to 14, in which 30 teams from the country including Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Kerala, Haryana, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand will participate. Before the competition, a special training camp has been organised in Ranchi where the girls teams from Jharkhand and other states are being provided international-level training by experienced coaches. Mukesh Ranjan Our correspondent in Jharkhand mukesh.r@newindianexpress.com
BJP accuses Tejashwi of appeasement politics over Waqf Act
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Wednesday accused RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav of misleading Muslims with his remarks on the amended Waqf Act ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. Pal said the Act aims to ensure transparency and benefit poor and backward sections of the community
BJP president after PMs return from Brics
NEW DELHI: With organisational elections now completed in over a dozen states, there is a strong possibility that the BJP will announce the name of a consensus candidate as its next national president shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his foreign tour on July 9 or 10. The process of organisational elections is over in most states. New state presidents were recently elected in Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and other states. In key states such as Bihar, Sikkim, Goa, and Assam, new chiefs are already in place. The process will shortly conclude in the remaining states, including Uttar Pradesh. Amid this process, the BJP has reportedly shortlisted five candidates, and the final selection is expected to take place between July 10 and 19, before the Monsoon session of parliament on July 21. Among the shortlisted candidates are Union ministers Bhupendra Yadav, Dharmendra Pradhan, Prahlad Joshi, Nirmala Sitharaman, Vanathi Srinivasan, and BD Sharma. Bhupendra Yadav, considered one of the partys finest electoral managers for regional elections, is said to be the frontrunner. Yadav, who belongs to the OBC category, has played a key role in formulating electoral strategies for several state elections, including those in Maharashtra (2024), Uttar Pradesh (2017), and Bihar (2020). If Yadav emerges as the consensus candidate, it will send a strong message ahead of the Bihar assembly election, where the Yadav community plays a crucial role in determining the outcome in over 70-90 constituencies, commented a BJP leader from Bihar. Pradhan is viewed as the second strongest contender, owing to his strong connections with both the RSS and the partys organisational machinery. Prahlad Joshi, hailing from South India, where the BJP is focusing its Mission South plan, is also seen as a possible consensus candidate. He is known for his electoral strategies and managing party affairs, particularly in South India. The name of a woman leader, who also serves as the national president of the BJP Mahila Morcha, is also circulating as a potential candidate. Other prominent names include Arun Singh and Tarun Chugh (both national general secretaries), and Dr Sudha Yadav, who is reportedly trusted by both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS. Final selection likely before Monsoon session Amid this process, the BJP has reportedly shortlisted five candidates, and the final selection is expected to take place between July 10 and 19, before the Monsoon session of parliament on July 21. New state presidents were recently elected in Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and other states.
Opposition meets EC, opposes Bihar poll roll revision
NEW DELHI: Leaders of several INDIA bloc parties met the Election Commission on Wednesday and flagged concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Leaders from 11 parties, including the Congress, RJD, CPM, CPI, CPI(ML) Liberation, NCP-SP and Samajwadi Party met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and other election commissioners, objecting to the special scrutiny being conducted just a few months ahead of the assembly election in the state. The INDIA bloc parties have been vocal in their opposition to the exercise of the Special Intensive Revision, which has already started in Bihar, and is to be carried out in five more states -- Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal -- that are going to polls next year. Speaking to media after the meeting, Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi said they also protested against the new directive of the poll panel for entry to the Election Commission premises that ask only party presidents to appear before it. EC meets representatives of political parties over Special Intensive Revision, says all concerns addressed For the first time, we were given rules to enter the EC. For the first time we were told only party chiefs can go. Such restriction means necessary dialogue between political parties and EC cant happen, Singhvi said. We had given a list, no unauthorised person was allowed. Forcing parties to allow only two people is unfortunate, he said, adding, some senior leaders had to wait for three hours. We asked since last revision, four or five elections have been held in Bihar. The SIR of 2003 was held one year before the Lok Sabha elections, it was 24 months before Bihar assembly polls. The second point was that if you were to do the SIR, then why was the announcement made suddenly at the end of June. The third point is that you are seeking documents for this. For one decade, for everything, you ask for the Aadhaar card and ration card. For the first time, you are saying that a persons name will not be considered if one doesnt have a birth certificate, he said. RJD leader Manoj Jha sought to know whether the exercise was about disenfranchsing people. ECI cautions against misinformation regarding Bihar electoral roll revision
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Bihar rolls revision could snatch votes of 'tens of lakhs', INDIA bloc tells EC
INDIA bloc leaders met with the Election Commission to express concerns about the timing of Bihar's special intensive revision of the electoral roll, fearing it could disenfranchise many voters, particularly migrants. The opposition parties argued that the revision's guidelines regarding 'ordinarily resident' voters could lead to significant deletion of eligible voters.
INDIA bloc slams Bihar electoral roll overhaul
Leaders of several INDIA bloc parties met the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar and raised concerns over its timing, alleging that over two crore voters of the state may be disenfranchised by this mammoth exercise being done just ahead of assembly elections.
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EC Meets Leaders on Bihar Voter Revision
The Commission stated that SIR is being conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Article 326, Representation of People Act, 1950 and instructions issued on June 24, 2025
NDA will form govt. in Bihar with two-thirds majority, says Rajnath
Addressing meeting of the Bihar unit of BJP in Patna, Defence Minister targets RJD for decades of injustice and asserts that only the ruling alliance can bring back the lost glory of the State
Six minor girls trapped in horrific conditions rescued from orchestra groups in Bihar
The rescued girls were trafficked from New Delhi, West Bengal, and Nepal. The operation was carried out based on intelligence provided by Narayani Seva Sansthan, and inputs from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
'Un-SIR-tain' Oppn Meets ECI Over Bihar Voter List Review, Terms It 'Votebandi'
The Election Commission said after the meeting that the special intensive revision (SIR) is being done following proper provisions, and all concerns of the parties were addressed
'May Miss Crores Of Names': Asaduddin Owaisi Over 'Rushed' Bihar Poll Roll Revision
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi has expressed scepticism about the Election Commission's plan of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in poll-bound Bihar.
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INDIA bloc expresses concerns over ECs special intensive revision Plan
New Delhi: Leaders of several INDIA bloc parties met the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and raised concerns over its timing, alleging that over two crore voters of the state may be disenfranchised by this mammoth exercise being done just ahead of assembly elections. The Congress claimed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bihar voter drive bid to exclude migrants, attack on Constitution: Opposition to ECI brass
Opposition leaders have accused the Election Commission of attempting to exclude migrant workers and other voters from Bihar's upcoming assembly elections through a proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. They criticized the impractical timeline and conditions, deeming it an attack on electoral fairness and the Constitution.
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Bihar electoral revision row: Opposition meets EC; dubs the exercise as 'votebandi'
A coalition of 11 opposition parties has raised concerns with the Election Commission regarding the ongoing electoral roll revision in Bihar, just ahead of the assembly elections. They've termed the exercise 'Votebandi,' fearing it could disenfranchise voters, especially migrants.
Two crore Bihar voters will be disenfranchised because of SIR, INDIA bloc claims
Opposition delegation meets EC, terms revision drive votebandi, warns of mass disenfranchisement
PATNA: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on July 2 claimed that the BJP is hatching a conspiracy to implement Presidents rule in Bihar after assembly elections due later this year. Elaborating it further, the RJD leader said that the BJP intended to form its own government after the Bihar assembly election. He, however, said that the situation was bound to change after the elections, and contended that the Union Home Minister would keep JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister only until the assembly elections. Close watchers of the State's situation hold a view that the BJP will impose President`s rule. A deep conspiracy is seemingly unfolding in Bihar as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning to impose the President`s rule in Bihar to take control of the State, he claimed. EC confused over special intensive revision of electoral rolls, says RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav Tejashwi said the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended an event in Patna on Wednesday and claimed that the NDA would form the next government for the third time, heaping praise on CM Nitish. BJP is the largest party, but they have no face, and Amit Shah has made it clear that they will keep them only until the elections, after which things will change. The BJP's dominance will soon end, he asserted. Leader of Opposition in the state assembly said that Bihar is the birthplace of democracy, and it will teach the BJP-RSS a lesson in the forthcoming elections. RJD leader also took a potshot at the Election Commission over electoral roll revision, blaming the apex election body for taking away voting rights of the poor in the state. This is a significant issue as the rights of the poor and their voting rights are being taken away, he added. Everyone is exposed, and one wonders why the Election Commission is unwilling to meet Opposition leaders. It is supposed to be an independent body, but it appears to be heaping praises of the BJP and RSS, he said. He also described the Election Commission as a puppet in the hands of BJP-RSS.
Police baton charge BPSC aspirants in Patna as protests over domicile policy intensify
PATNA: Police resorted to baton charge to disperse a mob of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) applicants in the state capital on Wednesday, who were demanding implementation of the state domicile policy in state government jobs. Police also detained six protestors, including two women, who were released later in the evening after furnishing personal bonds. The protestors were demanding implementation of the domicile policy in the teachers recruitment examination (TRE-4) conducted by BPSC. The situation took an ugly turn after protestors attempted to break the police cordon near Dak Bungalow intersection and proceed towards the Chief Ministers residence at 1 Anne Marg. Security personnel prevented them from proceeding towards the prohibited area. A minor scuffle between protestors and security personnel ensued as BPSC applicants were not in a mood to relent. Defying police action, protestors shouted anti-government slogans and demanded a ban on the entry of outsiders in examinations. As police used mild force, protestors dispersed from the spot. However, six of them were taken into custody and detained at Kotwali police station. They were released after furnishing personal bonds. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Patna, Kartikeya Kumar Sharma said that police had made adequate bandobast (arrangements) in view of the protest march organised by BPSC applicants. He said the protest march passed off peacefully. The demand of BPSC aspirants has been backed by Opposition parties, including Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav has repeatedly said that the domicile policy would be implemented if RJD was voted to power. RJDs major ally, Congress, also backed the demand of BPSC aspirants and had earlier held demonstrations in the state capital to extend its support to job aspirants. It is unjustified that youth from their own state are denied jobs in the absence of a domicile policy, a senior Congress leader said. Under the existing arrangements, people from outside Bihar may apply for jobs and sit in examinations conducted by BPSC. A large number of youths, both male and female, have been selected as teachers in government schools in Bihar due to the non-implementation of the domicile policy. Meanwhile, BPSC aspirants have threatened to intensify their agitation if their demand is not fulfilled. We have already made representations to the government on the issue. But there is no positive response from the state administration, rued a job aspirant who participated in Wednesdays protest march.
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'Votebandi': INDIA Bloc vs Poll Body On Electoral Roll Revision In Bihar
Putting up a united front, a delegation of 11 parties from the INDIA bloc met the Election Commission on Wednesday to share their concerns over the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, but came out more unhappy than they were when they went in.
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To fill obvious gap ahead of Bihar polls, Chirag and party attempt Bahujan makeover
The LJP (RV) is making deliberate attempts to refashion itself from being a Dalit outfit to a Bahujan party. Its MP Arun Bharti said there is an obvious gap in Bahujan leadership in the Hindi belt.
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Wednesday met representatives and apprised them about the process adopted by it in the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's Electoral Roll ahead of assembly elections, officials said. The commission comprising Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi during the meeting at ECI headquarters, addressed the concerns raised by the representatives of political parties. A senior poll panel official said, A few of the participants were given appointments and others were allowed to join in without any prior appointments, as the Commission decided to meet two representatives from every party to listen to all views. He further said that the Commission stated that SIR is being conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 326 of the Constitution, Representation of People's Act 1950 and instructions issued on 24.06.2025. Noting that the participating representatives raised various concerns related to SIR, the official said that each of them were fully addressed by the Commission. He said that the Commission thanked all political parties for appointing more than 1.5 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) at the ground level for participating in the SIR exercise so that no eligible voter is left out.
Buxar tops in Bihar Vikas Mission ranking
11 river sites breached warning levels, says goverment water body
Twelve sites in Assam, Bihar, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh flagged for above-normal flood situations, where water levels have crossed the warning threshold but remain below danger levels
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Rajnath Singh in Bihar says, `No hesitation in wiping out terrorists`
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while highlighting Indias initiative against terrorism, asserted that the Narendra Modi government will not hesitate to eliminate terrorists. The defence minister asserted that wherever they are, no distinction will be made between masterminds and the regimes
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No hesitation in wiping out terrorists, wherever they are: Rajnath Sigh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that the Modi government will eliminate terrorists, regardless of location, holding sponsors accountable. Speaking in Bihar, he highlighted surgical and Balakot strikes as examples of India's evolved security policy. Singh criticized past Congress governments and questioned the inclusion of secular in the Constitution without its application to Jammu and Kashmir before Article 370's abrogation.
PATNA: Amid preparations for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, senior BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Patna on Wednesday that Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar will be the chief ministerial candidate of the ruling NDA in Bihar, and the alliance will contest the election under his leadership. Addressing BJP workers at the state executive committee meeting, Singh said Bihar will progress under the joint leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. Bihar is safe under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, he said, adding that the NDA is committed to the states development. He also exuded confidence that the NDA will return to power again in the November 2025 assembly elections. Hitting out at the Opposition Congress and RJD, the Defence Minister said, Their (Opposition parties) only motive is to stay in power, whereas BJP remains inspired by the idea of nation-building. The objective of BJP is to ensure that every citizen of India leads a dignified life. For this purpose, PM Modi has taken several measures, he told the workers. He blamed the Congress-RJD alliance for pushing Bihar backward and ruining the future of its youths. He also held the Opposition alliance responsible for causing immense damage to womens dignity and for earning a bad name for the state due to lawlessness and poor governance during their regime. Its only PM Modi and Nitish Kumar, whose leadership will take Bihar forward, he asserted. Singh credited PM Modi for pushing policies that aim to develop every section of society and ensure that people lead their lives with dignity. Its because of these progressive policies that India has become the fourth largest economy in the world and is striving to reach the third position, he remarked, amid applause from the party workers. He said PM Modi has demonstrated through his leadership and skill over the past decade that India can progress under strong leadership. No one can stop the nation from moving forward if leadership is strong, policy is clear, and national interest is paramount. This sense should be instilled in the heart of every citizen of Bihar, he added. Singh further stated that it is because of this belief and dedication that the BJP has established itself as the largest political party in the world. In BJP, everyone works with the spirit of a worker, irrespective of their positions in the organisation. This is the foundation of the partys strength. As a result, BJP has become the largest political outfit in the entire world, he said. He claimed that BJP has fulfilled the promises made in its election manifesto. In the third term of PM Modi, four years are still left. This should also be taken into consideration, he said and expressed concern over the gap between statements and deeds of leaders of political parties (not BJP). The executive committee meeting assumed significance in the wake of forthcoming assembly elections. After Defence ministers visit, Rajasthan chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma is expected to visit the state on July 6.
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No Hesitation In Wiping Out Terrorists, Wherever They Are: Rajnath
Patna, Jul 2 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday asserted that the Narendra Modi government will not hesitate to eliminate terrorists, wherever they are, and that no distinction will be made between masterminds and the regimes which sponsor them. The former BJP presidents stern message to Pakistan, without mentioning the neighbouring country by name, came in his address to the partys state executive meeting in Bihar, where assembly elections are due this year. Singh said that under Modi, the [] The post No Hesitation In Wiping Out Terrorists, Wherever They Are: Rajnath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Tejashwi Yadav alleges a BJP conspiracy to impose President's Rule in Bihar post-election, claiming Amit Shah's support for Nitish Kumar is temporary. He accuses the Election Commission of disenfranchising the poor through electoral roll revisions, alleging bias towards the BJP and RSS. The upcoming assembly election pits the NDA against the Mahagathbandhan in a high-stakes battle.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveils youth-focused initiatives. Class 12th pass students will receive Rs 4000. ITI and diploma holders will get Rs 5000. Graduates in internships will be given Rs 6000 monthly. One lakh internships are planned from 2025-26 to 2030-31. The scheme aims to boost skills and employability.
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Parties in Bihar increase booth level agents as intensive revision of voters' list gathers steam
In Bihar, political parties are increasing their booth-level agents to coordinate with election authorities during the special intensive review of the electoral roll. The BJP, CPI(M), Congress, and BSP have significantly increased their BLA numbers. Opposition parties criticize the review, fearing it could disenfranchise genuine voters, while the Election Commission aims to weed out illegal migrants.
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M.G. Devasahayam joins us in this episode to discuss the SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar, why it has been initiated now, and whether concerns about disenfranchisement are justified.
11 River Stations Across India Cross Warning Levels
Central Water Commission flags rising river levels in Assam, Bihar, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh; no danger or extreme flood marks breached yet.
11 river sites across India breach flood warning levels, says govt water body
Water levels in 11 Indian rivers have exceeded warning levels, as reported by the Central Water Commission, though no rivers have reached danger levels. Assam, Bihar, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh are monitoring above-normal flood situations. Significant reservoir inflows in Karnataka, Odisha, and West Bengal are also under observation for potential downstream impacts.
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has opened applications for 7,279 Special Teacher posts in Bihar, with online registration running from July 2 to July 28, 2025. The recruitment targets Special School Teachers for Classes 18, requiring D.El.Ed or B.Ed in Special Education. The selection process includes a written exam, document verification, and medical test. Interested candidates can apply via the official BPSC portal and must meet age and qualification criteria.
Bihar Cop Asks Drivers Caste, Assaults Him, Then Makes Him Lick Spit
The incident came to light after the driver informed local MLA Sudarshan Kumar, who then demanded a fair probe into the matter
NIPCCD renamed as Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development
NEW DELHI: The centre on Wednesday announced that the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has now been officially renamed as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development, reflecting its evolving role and greater focus on region-specific, mission-driven support for the development of women and children across India. Speaking about the renaming of the institute, which was established on February 28, 1966, Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi said that the renaming of NIPCCD as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development is a tribute to the legacy of one of Indias foremost social reformers. She said the renaming is a reaffirmation of our commitment to women and child-centric development. The ministry also announced a new Regional Centre in Ranchi, Jharkhand, which will be inaugurated on July 4. A new Regional Centre aims to strengthen outreach and regional capacity-building. This Centre will address the specialised training and research requirements of the Ministrys flagship programmes - Mission Shakti, Mission Vatsalya, and Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 - with a particular focus on the Eastern region covering Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal. Previously, training needs of these states were partially catered through Regional Centres located in Guwahati and Lucknow, posing logistical challenges for many functionaries due to long travel distances. The new Regional Centre will also offer the advanced diploma in child guidance and counselling and will facilitate better accessibility for frontline functionaries in these states. It is estimated that over seven lakh functionaries operate under the ministrys missions across the four states, spread across 115 districts. Highlighting the importance of setting up new regional centres, the WCD minister said that the inauguration of the new Regional Centre in Ranchi would mark a significant step towards decentralised, region-specific capacity building in the Eastern region. She said the Centre will not only empower the frontline functionaries with better access to training and support, but also strengthen the centres flagship missions at the grassroots level. The new Regional Centre will not only bring training services closer to the field functionaries but also enable the identification of local issues, customized interventions, and better resource utilization for womens empowerment and child welfare in the Eastern region. It will also support research, counselling, and extension activities related to child development, mental health, and adolescent well-being. This step is a testament to the Ministrys commitment to ensuring last-mile delivery of services, region-specific capacity building, and the creation of an inclusive, empowered, and healthier India, the ministry said in a statement. About NIPCCD, the ministry said while its headquarters is in New Delhi, it presently has regional centres in Bangalore, Guwahati, Lucknow, Indore and Mohali. It serves as the apex body for training, research, documentation, and capacity building in the field of Women and Child Development. The Institute plays a pivotal role in strengthening implementation mechanisms under various flagship schemes through its online and physical training programmes, the statement added.
EC Wont Accept Meeting Requests From Unauthorised People: Officials
New Delhi, Jul 2: Amid repeated and conflicting meeting requests by unauthorised individuals on behalf of various parties, the Election Commission on Wednesday decided that it will take cognisance of such communication only from heads of political parties, officials said. Several individuals, claiming to represent political parties, have been seeking appointments with the commission to discuss the ongoing special intensive revision of Bihars electoral rolls. The EC said henceforth, the poll authority will junk such requests by unauthorised persons. Opposition [] The post EC Wont Accept Meeting Requests From Unauthorised People: Officials appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bihar Cop Asks Man His Caste, Then Forces Him To Lick His Spit
The driver informed local MLA Sudarshan Kumar of the incident, who has demanded immediate cognisance and impartial investigation from the administration.
25 MP govt employees suspected of using fake ST certificates for jobs; racket under probe
BHOPAL: At least 25 state government employees, including teachers, cops, engineers and doctors are suspected to be working on the basis of fake scheduled tribe certificates in Madhya Pradesh the state having the highest 21%-plus tribal population in India. A case has been registered by the MP Polices special task force (MPSTF) against six state government teachers, including three females identified as Sitaram, Jawahar Singh, Sarla Manjhi, Rajesh Kumar, Kusum Manjhi and Sunita Rawat for allegedly getting government jobs on the basis of fake scheduled tribe (ST) certificates, deputy SP (MPSTF-Gwalior Unit) Sanjiv Tiwari said. But its not just these six teachers only who attained state government jobs with the help of fake ST certificates. 19 more state government employees, including lecturers, cops, doctors and assistant engineers too are suspected to have attained state government jobs and investigations are underway. The probe began with a complaint to the special director general of police (Special DG-MPSTF) Pankaj Srivastava. Consequently an 11-strong special investigation team of Gwalior unit was formed under supervision of SP-STF Rajesh Bhadauria to further the investigations. Based on subsequent investigations 25 government employees were tracked, who are suspected to have attained the jobs by using the fake ST certificates. A case was subsequently registered against six of them (all teachers), while further investigations are underway against 19 others. Based on the findings of the continuing probe, more names will be added in the FIR. Not just have these employees been working in various state government departments, including education, health, revenue, police and even law department for as long as 10-15 years, but the organized racket which helped them get the fake caste certificates, has also ensured that they were not caught during the verification of their joining documents. Were now looking for those running the organized racket, a senior MPSTF officer told TNIE. Importantly, the majority of the fake certificates have been made in the states Gwalior-Chambal region. The same region which decades back was infamous for notorious dacoits, had recently hogged headlines after emerging as the nucleus of the recently busted Aadhar-manipulation based MP Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2023 racket. So far more than 30 cases have been registered in that case and over 30 people, including alleged racket operators, Aadhar centres operators, solvers from MP and Bihar and beneficiary candidates have been arrested in those cases.
Opposition parties led by the Congress have opposed the SIR saying it would lead to disenfranchisement of a large number of people in the State
Bihar Ration Dealer Vacancy 2025 - Apply Online for 28 Posts
The Public Distribution System Shop Sheohar (PDS Shop License Sheohar) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 28 Ration Dealer posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official PDS Shop License Sheohar website. The last date to submit the application form is 15-07-2025.
Union minister Athawale bats for caste-based job quota in private sector
RAIPUR: Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale has pitched for caste-based job quota in the private sector, saying several government-run enterprises are being privatised. Talking to reporters in Raipur on Tuesday, the Republican Party of India (A) president, who is aligned with the BJP, hailed the Narendra Modi government's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming population census, calling it a historic move. To a query on reservation for the underprivileged and backward communities in the private sector, the minister said he has been demanding such a measure since a long time. It has been our long-standing demand. Ram Vilas Paswan (former Union minister and Dalit leader from Bihar), Udit Raj (Congress leader who was earlier in BJP), and myself had demanded that reservation be given in the private sector, Athawale emphasised. Now government enterprises are being privatised. Balco company in Chhattisgarh was also privatised. There is no reservation in the private sector. We are giving reservation to Scheduled Castes/Tribes, OBC and economically weaker sections (in government jobs). Though I am in the government, my party's demand is that quota be implemented in the private sector as well, he said. Asked about the caste enumeration decision, Athawale noted such an exercise was never undertaken during the long Congress rule. Caste census is a historic decision of (PM) Modi ji. It did not happen during the tenure of Congress. I had demanded many times that OBC census be done. This demand has been raised a lot. When I was aligned with the Congress in the Lok Sabha, I had demanded that census of every caste be done. This will help in knowing percentage of every caste in the population, he averred. How many of them are employed, how many have industries, how much farmland they possess, these things will be known through the census. The caste census will help the government to provide them facilities, the Union minister affirmed. Congress Lok Sabha member Rahul Gandhi has claimed the government's decision on caste enumeration came due to his persistent demand, but that is not the case at all. It was already on the government's mind, he asserted. Gandhi's repeated criticism of PM Modi has not made any difference to the latter or dented his image, the Union minister stated. It seems Rahul Gandhi will never get a chance to become prime minister. Rahul Gandhi keeps attacking Modi ji all the time without any impact. Modi ji has such a strong body that it does not affect him, he said. Congress questions govt's intention on caste census; BJP says Cong carrying out 'false' propaganda out of frustration On Gandhi's remarks that the RSS prefers Manusmriti (an ancient legal text) over the Constitution , the veteran politician emphasised the BJP has always given primacy to the statute book. Manusmriti is a religious subject. The matter of Hinduism is different. The BJP accepts the Constitution first. The Constitution is based on Sarva Dharma Sambhav. Hindus have the largest population in India, followed by Muslims. Then there are Sikhs, Jains, Christians and Buddhists. People of different religions live in our country. There is no truth in Gandhi's allegations, he noted. People from Hindu dharma believe in Manusmriti, but when it comes to the country and its interests, the Constitution comes first, Athawale emphasised. Asked about a top RSS leader's call to review the terms socialist and secular in the Constitution's Preamble, Athawale said, I don't know what he has said. But initially words like socialism and secularism were not there in the Constitution. They were added later. Secularism means one respects Hinduism. I am a Buddhist. I am proud of my religion. But before my religion, I am proud of my country. Baba Saheb (B R Ambedkar) had said religion, language and country are all important, he argued. Babasaheb said the country is more important than caste, religion or language, Athawale pointed out. We should be united for the country. The Congress party keeps talking nonsense and the more they do this, the more it will benefit Modi ji, the Union minister contended. Oppose, defame, then adopt BJP's policy playbook: Congress slams govt over caste census U-turn
According to ECI sources, the Special Intensive Revision in Bihar is proceeding smoothly as planned, strictly following orders issued on June 24, 2025. The Commission has dismissed any misinformation being circulated about the process.
Make 2024 as base year for poll roll revision: TMC to EC
NEW DELHI: A five-member delegation of Trinamool Congress (TMC) met the Election Commissioners on Tuesday and demanded that 2024 be used as the base year for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise ahead of Bihar elections. The party also conveyed their concern with regard to ghost voters, SIR exercise, surge in voter rolls in Delhi and Haryana, and alleged attempts by central paramilitary forces to influence elections. The ECs direction on June 24, requiring all existing voters who were not on the rolls in 2003 to provide proof of their and their parents citizenship, has sparked concerns of disenfranchisement and exclusion of poor and the marginalised from the voter rolls. TMC Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee said that his party raised apprehensions about SIR which to them seems to be eligibility first and inclusion later. Under the statute, the revision roll should be based on 2024. That is the base level. This means that voters enrolled till 2024 should remain irrespective of any condition. The election took place in 2024, so why dont you consider that as the base level? What about those who enrolled between 2003 and 2024? How can their names be deleted? The EC told us they would consider making 2024 the base year, said Banerjee. Banerjee added that the EC also clarified that those born after 1987 need not give the proof of birth of their parents if the latters names figure in the 2003 rolls. The important issue is the birth certificate, which concerns the years from 1987 to 20022003. The EC said those who are already voters will remain voters. If any inclusion is made after this, it will be based on evidence. They also said documents not necessarily required regarding the clause on producing documents of 1987, he added. The delegation also included Chandrima Bhattacharya, Firhad Hakim, Aroop Biswas, and Prakash Chik Baraik. The MPs raised the issue of alleged surge in the number of voters ahead of Delhi and Haryana elections especially, the addition of voters in the age group of 5060. We raised one important point especially in Haryana and Delhi during the elections, where bulk voters were included ahead of the polls. To this, they said the voter list is updated and new voters can be added even till the last date of nomination, he said adding that the party demanded a proper cut-off date and time to be fixed. On Aadhaar card linkage, the EC said it is not compulsory, he said.
Modi-Nitish posters a show of Bihar solidarity
PATNA: The poster campaign has kicked off in Bihar. The first round of colourful posters featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar surfaced outside the JD(U) headquarters in Patna on Tuesday, portraying developmental milestones achieved under their leadership. This is probably the first time since Modi became Prime Minister in 2014 that such posters have appeared on the outer and inner walls of the JD(U) headquarters on Birchand Patel Marg. They are said to be sending a strong political message ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections. The messaging underlines the revival of the double engine government narrative, presenting the duo as catalysts for Bihars growth. They attribute the states growth across all sectors to the NDA governments in state and Centre. Incidentally, the posters have come up when the BJPs top brass, including Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, are yet to unequivocally endorse Nitish as the ruling NDAs chief ministerial candidate. Insiders, however, insist there is no doubt that the alliance will contest the polls under the leadership of the JD(U) supremo. In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Modis picture was missing from JD(U)s posters. At that time, it was seen as part of the partys strategy to bolster Nitishs strong leadership image. The presence of Modi in the current poll is said to convey a special political meaning that there is complete coordination between Nitish Kumar and his old ally, the BJP. Both Modi and Nitish are showing exemplary bonhomie during public functions, and also heaping praises on each other, sending a strong signal to the people as well as the rank and file of both parties that the alliance is intact. Senior JD (U) leader and minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary stated that the NDA is fully united, which is causing the opposition much discomfort. The picture of Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar in a single frame can be found everywhere, as both reside in the hearts of the people, he mused. The posters also convey a silent message to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who alleges that Nitish will be sidelined in the NDA after the Assembly polls. Battle of narrative rages ahead of polls In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Modis picture was missing from JD(U)s posters, seen as part of partys strategy to bolster Nitishs strong leadership image. However, this time around, both Modi and Nitish are showing exemplary bonhomie during public functions, and also heaping praises on each other, signalling that the alliance is intact.
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EC yet to hear from oppn after Congress plea for 'urgent' meet
Congress requested an urgent meeting with the Election Commission on behalf of 10 opposition parties to discuss Bihar's special intensive revision of rolls. The EC responded by inviting each party individually, but received no confirmation from any of them.
Routine checks turn dangerous, vehicles used to attack police personnel
Opposition parties set to meet poll body over Bihar electoral roll
Several opposition parties plan to meet the Election Commission of India about the 'Special Intensive Revision' in Bihar. Confusion surrounds the meeting's confirmation. The Congress sought an urgent appointment for a multi-party delegation. RJD leader Manoj Jha prepared his party's viewpoint. CPI (ML) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya will present his views strongly.
CEC Urges Bihar Voters to Register Only in Area of Residence
Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, where elections are scheduled in 2026, too will go through the same exercise.
IMD issues thunderstorm alert for 25 districts
MoU signed for tourist info centre operation at Patna Sahib
NREGS work demand up 3.6% in June
In June, demand for work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme increased. Preliminary data from the rural development ministry indicates a rise of 3.6% compared to last year. About 35.49 million individuals sought employment. Experts attribute this to limited migration to agriculture due to uneven rainfall distribution in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Opposition parties led by the Congress have opposed the SIR saying it would lead to disenfranchisement of a large number of people in the State
Clerk held for raping visually impaired girl at govt-run school
EC not giving us time for meeting: Tejashwi
Bihar Cabinet clears internship, artist pension schemes; sanctions 882 crore for Punaura Dham
Monthly support for youth undertaking internships; cultural aid for senior artists; temple development on lines of Ayodhya Ram Mandir
Minister felicitates five startups for innovative projects
400 high-end vehicles sold in city since Jan: BSRTC
PMC hosts tea parties to celebrate cleanliness drive success
Aadhaar is the most common identity card held by villagers, as it used for all government benefits, but it is not on the ECs list of 11 valid documents for the SIR; BLOs worried that many will be removed from voters lists
Priyank Kharge Draws Flak From Bihar BJP Leaders For Comment On RSS
BJP leaders in Bihar lashed out at Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge for threatening to an the RSS, the party's parent organisation, upon the Congress' return to power at the Centre.
Green zones suggested to tackle pollution in city
Govt to send investigation team to Telangana after factory blast kills two from state
Dipankar criticises ECs plan for revising electoral rolls
